'Raving' is the new Outsider Music CD
by Luke Haines: An album, a folk-ART statement and instant
collector's item. Each of the 75 CDs contains a separate performance
of the 12- 14 songs that make up the 'Raving' album/ART statement.
Let's put that another way: Luke Haines has recorded this album 75
times (he is very tired). For you. For art. Each CD of 'Raving' is
recorded live to tape with minimal overdubs and lasts between 30 –
35 minutes. Mr. Haines plays some of the instruments simultaneously.
Here's a bit of blurb about the tracks on 'Raving':
'Marc Bolan Blues' – 'Sitting
here with the Marc Bolan blues...' a self explanatory boogie
'The Incredible String Band' –
The story of how the ISB discovered Scientology. In song. With Kazoo
Chris From The Stars - A
song about a mythological character from teen soap 'Hollyoaks.' The
elusive 'Chris' lures the songs narrator into a dance of death. A
harmonium drone with tape effects - all played simultaneously.
Herbie Hancock Has An Idea – The
synth jazz pioneer is hungry. He needs spicy pizza. Originally titled
'Hungry Herbie.' Features an overdubbed 'Korg Attack' synth' solo.
'68p In My Pocket' –
You all know Iggy's 'I've got my cock in my pocket.' You may also
know the Velvet Undergrounds' 'Fever In My Pocket.' Well, this is a
song about a man who has 68p in his pocket.
Hey Bobby –
Bobby is a modern day Mad Hatter. Sometimes he's here - sometimes he
isn't. Sometimes he crops up in other songs. That's Bobby for you.
Makin' The Ladies Cry
– A man who has an unfortunate habit of reducing every woman he
meets to tears. No one knows why.
Drooling –
'I'm sticky like the fluff on your chin. I'm dusty like dusty bin.'
Goes the song.
Bomber Jacket –
A song that didn't make it on the Auteurs Bootboys album because I
could never finish it. Now I have. Some things are worth waiting for.
Impossible Art Band
– A spoken word album wrapped up in under a minute. Frank Zappa's
entire career reduction. 4 instruments played simultaneously
including a reversed backwards piano. (Bobby sometimes creeps into
this track)
Rave – After
the storm...
New Pagan Sun
– A retelling of the 1980 Dart World Championship...
'Raving'
will be available to buy on Thursday 26th
February, from the Outsider Music Blog website only. Each CD has an
individually hand drawn/painted cover, and is signed, by Luke Haines.
'Raving' is an extremely limited release of 75 copies only. Each one is entirely different. Each CD is £75 inc P&P - see Paypal menu for worldwide options.
'Raving' is an extremely limited release of 75 copies only. Each one is entirely different. Each CD is £75 inc P&P - see Paypal menu for worldwide options.
